ONE of a KIND. THE CARRIAGE HOUSE of 197 Commonwealth Avenue. FIRST TIME Available for Sale in 44 Years. Secluded urban oasis featuring a private entrance & garden. Lives like a single family triplex, currently 3 Levels + Loft. The original Wheel is a showstopper & is illuminated by two skylights. Premier Back Bay Location, At The Corner where Commonwealth Ave & Exeter Street meet. At the Intersection of when your Dream Project & Opportunity unite. Summoning the Architect, Artist & Passionate Buyer. Unlock Limitless Creativity. Interior offered as a Blank Canvas to Customize a Dream Interior Design. NEW UPGRADES: Framing, Slate Roof, Windows, Mahogany Door, Exterior Brick Repointed, Interior & Exterior Stairs. This Jewel box is Ready for the Future Owner of a Rare Back Bay Diamond. After purchasing the land from the Commonwealth in 1881, Henry Haven built his home & The Carriage House. Fast forward to 2025, The KEY to your LEGACY Renovation Awaits.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Entry Foyer Level: 3
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Laundry Features: In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio
- Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
- Association Fee: 537
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 537
- Pets Allowed: No
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 13785
- City Region: Back Bay
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: Corner of Commonwealth Ave & Exeter Street
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 3350840
- Zoning: RES
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1881
- Building Area Total: 1790
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Courtyard, Garden)
- Property Age: 144
- Roof: Slate
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Townhouse
- Year Built Details: Actual, Approximate
- Year Built Effective: 1980
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Electric Range
- Water Source: Public